Can 2 parties agree to some kind of lien on real estate instead of a mortgage to collateralize a loan?

Regardless of whether you call it a mortgage or some other lien, you will have to pay tax on the loan if you want it to be enforceable in a Florida...

Electricity shortage, building is unfit condition.

The short answer is yes. In Florida, it is possible for a unit owner to be forced to sell their condominium unit. However, whether it is possible...

Need a Mortgage Fraud Investigator.

The answer depends on what type of fraud you believe occurred. If the fraud is within the actual case (meaning, for example, someone filed a...

#1. Is this structure compliant? #2. What can be added or taken away for more protection and anonymity?

Starting with #2, there are jurisdictions that allow you to form an LLC without the need to broadcast the name of the owners, or even officers for...

A contract for an used vehicle is subject to a Documentary Stamp tax ?

The short answer is "no, a vehicle is not real property." However, documentary stamp taxes apply to situations outside of real property (such as,...

Could reserve account funds intended for roof repairs be used for building painting?

If painting the building is not part of the special assessment, then that money cannot be used to paint the building. If there are excess funds...

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Can the County Clerk vacate a tax deed sale?

Yes, tax deed sales may be vacated for various reasons, including failure of the Clerk to give proper notice. That said, there are instances where...

I respectfully disagree with the answers provided by my colleagues above. Except as to first mortgages, HOA and Condo liens "relate back" to the...

How would a non-profit foreign organization be classified in the US?

The classification of a foreign entity for U.S. tax purposes depends on a variety of factors. For starters, there is a list of "Per Se...

Self-represented and need to respond to an emergency motion.

You can look up court filings via the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts' website. www.miami-dadeclerk.com. On the site, you can look for filings...